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Re: [TR] TR3A Odd overdrive behaviour

To: Bud Rolofson <levilevi@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Odd overdrive behaviour
From: Art McEwen <amcewen2@cogeco.ca>
Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:01:45 -0400
I'll look at the connections while I'm at it but at this point it's not 
an intermittent problem, it's very predictable and consistent, which 
usually means the electrics are fine ;)

On 7/31/2011 7:24 PM, Bud Rolofson wrote:
> A cleaner attempt at a fix might be checking your OD switch.  You 
> might have a bad connection, e.g. a broken solder connection or a 
> fatigued wire on or running to the switch.  The switch is a prime 
> location for intermitant problems.
>
> Bud Rolofson
>
> 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
> 66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
> 66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
> 71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
> Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
> levilevi@comcast.net
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 31, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Art McEwen wrote:
>
>> The last couple of drives the first time I engage overdrive it works 
>> like a charm, but if I disengage it (be it 5 minutes or 25 minutes 
>> later) it won't reengage.   If I stop, even for only 5 minutes it's 
>> fine, but again, only once.
>>
>> The gearbox oil was a bit low so I topped it up and that didn't 
>> change it.  I'm not stopping long enough for it to cool down so it's 
>> not likely heat.  If I drive without it for a while then try it 
>> doesn't engage so it's not like the solenoid is heating/cooling.
>>
>> What do you think solenoid or internals?
>>
>> I'm going to check the filter screen and re-top it up because it's 
>> been awhile since I've had warm 30weight running down my arm.
>>
>>
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